How to Become a Night Watchman — what are the requirements? For those considering a career as a watchman, we have compiled the 2024 adjusted salaries, working conditions, and other important details. Here’s what you need to know about the watchman profession:
WHAT IS A WATCHMAN?
A watchman is a person responsible for ensuring the safety and security of a specific area. Often working at night, watchmen patrol to protect public order and prevent crime.
Watchmen can serve in either the public or private sector and are commonly authorized to carry firearms.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF WATCHMEN?
The main duties of watchmen include:
- Protecting the life and property of people in their assigned area.
- Preventing incidents that would disturb public order.
- Identifying people committing crimes and collecting evidence when necessary.
- Assisting general law enforcement agencies.
HOW TO BECOME A WATCHMAN?
To answer how to become a watchman, candidates must meet the specified requirements.
Here is the process to become a watchman:
Who Can Become a Watchman?
- Be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey.
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 167 cm tall.
- Have a body mass index between 18 and 27.
- Have lived within the province applied to for at least one year.
- Have completed mandatory military service.
- Be at least 18 years old and not yet reached the 31st birthday.
- Not have been sentenced to heavy imprisonment or convicted of dishonorable crimes.
Who Cannot Become a Watchman?
- Those who are unable to perform the duties of a public officer.
- People who have committed crimes or received prison sentences.
- Those who do not meet the specified height and weight requirements.
- People with tattoos or permanent marks on their body that disqualify them.
- Those who have reached or passed the age of 31.
WHAT ARE THE 2024 WATCHMAN SALARIES? (AFTER JULY RAISE)
After the July 2024 raise, the minimum watchman salary is 33,400 TL. The highest watchman salary rose to 59,655 TL.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A WATCHMAN POSITION?
Applications for watchman positions are made through the e-Government (e-Devlet) portal. Candidates can submit applications within the specified dates and send the application form to the General Directorate of Security.
HOW IS THE WATCHMAN EXAM CONDUCTED?
The watchman exam consists of two stages: written and physical. The written exam covers general ability and general culture topics, while the physical exam evaluates candidates’ physical qualifications.
WHAT ARE THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATCHMEN?
The physical requirements for watchman candidates are:
- Be at least 167 cm tall.
- Have a body mass index between 18 and 27.
- Successfully pass the physical fitness tests.
CAN A WATCHMAN BECOME A POLICE OFFICER?
Direct transfer from watchman to police officer is not possible. However, watchmen who leave their position can take the KPSS exam; those who pass and meet the requirements may apply to become police officers.
We have tried to answer the question of how to become a watchman. If you have questions, you can leave them in the comments section.
SOURCE: SSK.biz.tr